There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Swampscott by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from North Station to Swampscotttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 16m$11–567Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
2h 16m$8–26Drive 57.4 mi
- Drive from Providence to Swampscottcar 57.4 mi
1h 20m$11–16
Providence to Swampscott by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Swampscott is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Swampscott is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Swampscott via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Providence and Swampscott is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Swampscott without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $10 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Providence to Swampscott, including transfers.
Providence to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Swampscott is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $10 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $26 and takes 2h 16m.
Providence to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Swampscott is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Providence to Swampscott.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Swampscott, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Swampscott via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Swampscott via Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Swampscott
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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